At the small gun shop I work in there are a LOT of first time buyers in their 40s and 50s and even 60s.
“first time buyers in their 40s and 50s and even 60s.”
Was your impression that they were demented joe and the ho voters or for President Trump?
At the ranges where I go, there are a lot of new firearms owners in classes, trying to come up to speed. The lack of ammunition is hindering them quite a bit.
Many of the new gun owners appear to be Leftists, judging by the "flair" they are wearing or what is pasted on their cars. I know, that is very superficial, but the range environment precludes any detailed conversations with total strangers. I would not get too cocky about all the new shooters coming on stream. Some of them will not be friends.
The class attendees appear mostly to be in their 30's and 40's. The regular shooters appear to be in their 50's to 70's. I still see a guy in a wheelchair who shows up now and then.
There are many "boyfriend-girlfriend" combinations who are not part of a class. I would not attempt to instruct a girlfriend or spouse, but these pairs seem to be enthusiastic and improve considerably by the end of their sessions.
I learn something new every day.